EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Laser cutting machine UPGOAL — risk: cuts, damage to sight, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01881/24
Summary
The product is missing a fan protective cover, a protective device of the laser head and a protective cover safety switch which can lead users to cut themselves using the product.Moreover, the product is missing protection against laser radiation which can lead to damage to sight for the operator.Additionally, the product's switchboard is not properly insulated, the sockets are not safeguarded with a surge…
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Product
- Laser cutting machine.
What is the risk?
- The product is missing a fan protective cover, a protective device of the laser head and a protective cover safety switch which can lead users to cut themselves using the product.Moreover, the product is missing protection against laser radiation which can lead to damage to sight for the operator.Additionally, the product's switchboard is not properly insulated, the sockets are not safeguarded with a surge protector, and the protective conductor is not connected to the ground terminal. A user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN ISO 12100, 60204-1, 4414, 11553, 13849, 14120, 13850, EN 61439-1, 61310, 60825.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/05/2024
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